"Lord Raikage, this is bad! They're fiercely attacking the God Stone's connecting line!" A startled cry came from below. Kakashi Hatate held a blade as he rushed like the wind toward the Lightning Line beneath Sōkyū Hatake and launched a fierce assault without hesitation. In an instant, lightning scattered and sparks flew.
Upon hearing this, A, the Fourth Raikage, frowned slightly, but showed little panic. His sharp eyes fixed on the scene above, and after a moment's thought, he decisively issued an order.
"Don't worry. There is absolutely no way they can break through that connecting line. Ignore these petty disturbances and continue with the original plan."
"Yes!" The messenger respectfully acknowledged the Raikage's instructions, then swiftly turned to relay the order. Meanwhile, more and more Kumogakure ninja joined the battle, working together to safeguard the God Stone and its connecting line.
As Kumogakure ninja continued to pour in, the lightning released by the God Stone grew increasingly violent. The previously flickering lightning now roared like a raging dragon, baring its fangs and claws as it ravaged the surroundings. Its dazzling light enveloped the entire battlefield, as though it had plunged into a thunderclap hell.
"What should we do? We can't find a way through, no matter what we try!" Pakura muttered to herself, her brows tightly furrowed and her face filled with worry.
Without a doubt, this was far from an encouraging situation, because it meant that if they failed to rescue Sōkyū Hatake, they might very well remain trapped here forever, unable to escape. At that thought, Pakura's heart grew even heavier. The way things were developing truly did not bode well.
"Let me give it a try." Just then, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki suddenly stepped forward and spoke. Before Pakura and Kakashi Hatake could react and stop her,